How much headroom do you need above a gaming high sleeper?
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Short answer: Enough for the sleeper to sit up comfortably without hitting the ceiling or a light fitting. Measure floor to ceiling and subtract the bed height and mattress depth from the product page.
Headroom is easy to overlook when buying a high sleeper.
Check the ceiling height for high sleepers
A high sleeper puts the mattress well above the floor, so the gap between the top of the mattress and the ceiling matters as much as floor space. Measure from floor to ceiling at the point where the bed will go, especially in loft rooms or under a sloping roof, and compare it with the bed height on the product page plus the depth of the mattress you plan to use. The sleeper should be able to sit up without hitting their head, and a light fitting directly above the bed can get in the way.
Safety on bunk beds and high sleepers
Bunk beds and high sleepers sold in the UK are made to the BS EN 747 standard for bunk beds and high beds. Always follow the age guidance given for the upper sleeping level on the product page, use a mattress no deeper than the maximum stated so the guard rail stays effective, and fix the bed together exactly as the instructions describe. Check bolts now and then because frames can loosen with use, keep the area around the ladder clear, and do not let children hang belts, cords or toys from the frame or rails.
Measure the room before you choose
Start with a tape measure, not a product page. Note the length and width of the floor space you can actually give up, the ceiling height, and where the door, window, radiator and sockets sit. Then compare those figures with the overall dimensions listed on each product page, which for beds with desks often include a ladder or staircase that sticks out beyond the mattress area. Leave enough clear floor in front of a desk to pull a chair back and stand up comfortably, and remember that doors and wardrobe fronts need room to swing.
Products to look at
These are in stock in the Bed Kingdom range at the time of writing; see each product page for the live price, full specifications and delivery time.
- Recoil Meridian Gaming High Sleeper with Storage Black & Red (size guide)
- Kids Avenue Estella High Sleeper Bed with Gaming Desk in White – Dimensions: H 176cm x W 198cm x D 147cm; Mattress Size: 190cm x 90cm (UK) (size guide)
- Noomi Tera Solid Wood Small Double Gaming High Sleeper (FSC-Certified) – Bed Type: High Sleepers; Material: Pine (size guide)
- Trasman High Sleeper Loft Gaming Bed with Desk and Wardrobe – Dimensions: 184cm x 240cm x 98cm; Mattress Size: 90cm x 200cm (size guide)
- Recoil Ultimate Neon Gaming High Sleeper with Desk Charcoal & Blue – Bed Type: High Sleepers; Material: Particle Board (size guide)
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Frequently asked questions
How much headroom do you need above a gaming high sleeper?
Enough for the sleeper to sit up comfortably without hitting the ceiling or a light fitting. Measure floor to ceiling and subtract the bed height and mattress depth from the product page.
How do I check a high sleeper will fit under my ceiling?
Measure floor to ceiling where the bed will go and compare it with the bed height on the product page plus the mattress depth, leaving room for the sleeper to sit up.
What safety standard applies to high sleepers and bunk beds?
Bunk beds and high beds sold in the UK are made to BS EN 747. Follow the upper-bed age guidance and maximum mattress depth on the product page.
Should I measure the room before buying gaming furniture?
Yes. Measure floor space, ceiling height and the positions of doors, windows, radiators and sockets, then compare with the overall dimensions on the product page.
Who can I ask for help choosing gaming furniture?
Bed Kingdom customer service on 01924 950108 or support@bedkingdom.co.uk.